The IndyCar Series officially removed Brian Barnhart as head of race control Wednesday after a controversial season in which drivers publicly questioned his decisions.
Filed under: Japan, Tokyo Motor ShowTokyo Struggles To Remain Relevant On The World Stage
The 2009 Tokyo Motor Show was largely ignored by industry and media alike.
There is one model that looks more like a phone booth than a car, another that di…
Naghi Motors unveils new Hyundai family carSaudi GazetteMOHAMMED Yousuf Naghi Motors, Hyundai dealers in the western region of Saudi Arabia, launched the new Hyundai family car model “i40”, the first model of a series of fantastic family vehicles f…
Among the electric concept vehciles Nissan rolled out at the Tokyo Auto Show was the Townpod. According to Nissan, the Townpod is inspired by “new-generation entrepreneurs unconstrained by conventional concepts. It offers the comfort and convenience of a family coupe with the practicality and functionality of a commercial vehicle.”
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This year’s Tokyo Auto Show wasn’t limited to concept cars or motorcycles, but houses as well. Nissan introduced the Smart House. It features automous energy. The combination of power generated through solar panels and fuel cell batteries and the special “Leaf to Home” system provides a stable flow of electricity for the home regardless of [...]
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Mitsubishi has unveiled it’s answer to the Fiat 500. The Mirage is a new subcompact that may be headed to the U.S.
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We’ve been wondering what happened to Isuzu when it stopped making production cars for the U.S. market. Well, in its booth was a really old bus… Humm.
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What caught our eye at the Suzuki booth was the Swift Sport. We had hoped that the new version here would make it to the U.S., but unfortunately that wasn’t the case. It’s to bad because it features a new 1.6-liter inline-4 that produces impressive torque in the low-rpm range. Although power is modest at [...]
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So if you’re the type to talk to your car, we found the perfect thing for you. This Kei car, sitting in a FM radio booth. It’s all ears.
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We’ve seen this car a number of times before, but it stills grabs our attention. This low-slung, exotic track car is the K.0. 7. It’s powered by a 2.0-liter inline-4 that pumps out 240 bhp and 21 kgm of torque. Needless to say it’s a rocket because it weighs next to nothing. The K.O. stands [...]
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This the first time we’ve seen the GRMN Sports Hybrid Concept 2 in the flesh. It actually looks better in real life than it did in the photos. The GRMN is a new performance line created by Toyota. GRMN stands for Gazoo Racing Master of Nurburgring. Read more about it in our Toyota coverage of [...]
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It seems like every Japanese manufacturer has an ultra compact one- or two-seater to show. Suzuki did too. This one is the Q Concept, an all-electric car with clamshell doors. This one is two seater where the passenger sits behind the driver.
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This odd looking car was at the Suzuki booth. It’s called the Regina and is powered by a 800-cc turbocharged engine and an electric motor. It’s small, stylish and looks like a lot of fun. The car is only 139 inches from bumper to bumper.
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Subaru BRZ is a rear-wheel drive sports car featuring the Horizontally-Opposed Boxer engine. It was developed as a joint-project between Subaru and Toyota Motor Corporation, to bring to the world a sports car with superior Steering response and driving…
Honda is pulling out all the stops on personal mobility, even going so far as to offer a 4-wheel foldable scooter that features Loop Battery technology. This allows the vehicle to be powered by a small battery pack that can be used in a variety of products—everything from lawnmowers and power products to vehicles. The [...]
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Globe and MailShould these seniors buy another Buick?Globe and MailJeremy and Michael: We are seniors who drive a 2001 Buick Park Avenue model and are looking for a new car. We are interested in purchasing a six-cylinder sedan with a large trunk. Would…
Just learned from John Hennessey today that his ultra lightweight Venom supercar is now available with a removable roof. The 2650-lb. car, with its 1200-horse mid-mounted V-8 and 250-plus-mph top speed, will give new meaning to the phrase “wind in your hair.”
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Sandusky, Oh. – ThorSport Racing, the longest-tenured NASCAR Camping World Trucks team with entries since 1996, announced today their 2012 expansion plans – to include a partnership with TRD, U.S.A. . After a successful 2011 season in the NCWTS, with t…
Design software maker Autodesk Inc. said it will buy software company Horizontal Systems to boost its presence in cloud-based computing and modeling software.
SalonHonda Civic HF and Natural GasHartford CourantMaking each trip even more fun was the knowledge that few non-hybrids equal these cars' real-world fuel economy. Jim MacPherson is the host of "The Car Doctor" show airing Sundays at noon…
Thinking out of the box.
Honda introduced it’s new line of N Box people movers and gave a sneak preview of a new variant that may be introduced next year.
One of the so-called Kei class of vehicles, the N Box is aptly named – think first generation Scion xB but smaller, with sliding doors and power [...]
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Let’s get one thing straight: This is not a coupe. Not even close. But ever since BMW kicked off the bastardization of the word ‘coupe’ with its X6 crossover, automakers seem to think …
Ever since a gunman tried to rob his father, Venezuelan businessman Dumas Rojas has insisted on driving cars armored with windows strong enough to withstand the bullets of a .44 Magnum.
Not another one! Even as Audi has yet to announce whether or not the A1 will come to the US, the German automaker introduced another variant of its entry level hatchback. The Audi A1 Sportback is a 5-door model that complements the standard 3-door body style. In addition to offering two extra [...]
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We’ve got to wait until next year for the 246 bhp Focus ST, but in the meantime Ford is offering British drivers this S model powered by its latest 180 bhp EcoBoost gasoline engine.
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